Author: Tony Grist

The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship in a 6-3 ruling on Tuesday. Three conservative justices––John Roberts, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett––joined Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown Jackson in finding that the children of illegal aliens and temporary visitors are citizens under the 14th Amendment.  President Donald Trump had signed an executive order on January 20, 2025 instructing departments and agencies not to issue U.S. citizenship to those born to temporary visitors or to those unlawfully present in the United States. The administration argued before the court that illegal aliens…

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Title IX, a civil rights law prohibiting sex discrimination in schools, does not preclude states from restricting women’s sports to females. The decision overturns a lower court judgement that would have invalidated a West Virginia law to that effect. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox In a 6–3 judgment authored by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, the court wrote that “separate sports teams for biological males and biological females are reasonable: Given the inherent physical differences between the sexes, allowing only biological females to play on women’s and girls’ teams can reduce…

Fix It Sticks Benchtop Tool Tray System Now Available Fix It Sticks Introduces Superior Tray Organizers and Benchtop Tool Tray System to Maximize Gunsmithing EfficiencyChicago, IL- Fix It Sticks, the industry innovator of modular firearms maintenance tools and torque limiters has introduced an innovative and efficient line of Tray Organizers and a Benchtop Tool Tray System for organizing, accessing, and using gunsmithing bits and tools. Having the right tools in hand is necessary for correctly torquing rifle actions, optics mounts, scope rings, sights, and other accessories. Properly torquing the rifle action and other components is critical for consistency, accuracy, and…

Andrew Day and Curt Mills talk to the public intellectual and author Robert Wright about his new book, The God Test: Artificial Intelligence and Our Coming Cosmic Reckoning. They debate the so-called “AI arms race” with China and whether regulating the new technology is feasible. Lastly, they discuss the Iran War and whether restrainers should urge President Trump to walk away from the conflict or try to get a final peace deal. Recorded June 29, 2026. Read the full article here

Iranian negotiators are scheduled to meet with Qatari diplomats in Doha this week, with Tehran rejecting White House claims that they would also meet with American negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, as talks to end the Iran War entered their 13th day on Tuesday. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Tuesday that the Iranian side has no plans to meet Kushner, Witkoff, or any other U.S. official “at any level in the next few days.” Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Doha on Tuesday, with Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari indicating that the envoys will not be having…

Dates Announced for 2027 Canadian National Counter-UAS Conference Save the date for the 2027 Canadian National Counter-UAS Conference, taking place April 8–9, 2027 in Ottawa, Ontario. Building on the success of this year’s event, which brought together over 200 participants from 83 organizations across Canada and the United States, we are excited to continue fostering the strong national and international collaboration that emerged. With broad representation from policing, intelligence, military, government, critical infrastructure, academia, and industry, the conference has become a key platform for advancing a unified approach to counter-UAS challenges. In advance of the conference, we are pleased to…

The Department of Defense on Monday announced appointees to the Defense Policy Board. Among the new members to the advisory group are two board members of the American Ideas Institute, which publishes The American Conservative, Rachel Bovard and Daniel McCarthy. The former U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer will chair the board, while former Senator and current chair of the Republican Jewish Coalition Norm Coleman will serve as its vice chair. The venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Blake Masters will also serve on the board, as will the conservative intellectual and government official Michael Anton. The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft…

Costa Mesa, Calif. (June 30, 2026) – For healthcare professionals, every shift brings responsibility. Long hours. Constant movement. Critical decisions. Moments where performance, comfort, and reliability matter more than ever. To support the demands of that work, 5.11, the global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear, and gear, is proud to announce the launch of its new line of high-performance medical scrubs designed specifically for nurses and frontline healthcare professionals. Built on decades of experience designing apparel for professionals whose work demands durability, mobility, and reliability, the new collection brings that same commitment to healthcare settings nationwide. The launch marks another…

President Donald Trump said Monday that he was nominating Keith Sonderling, the acting labor secretary, to fill the post permanently.“Throughout his career, Keith has proven his dedication to delivering strong results for the Hardworking People of our Country, and I know he will do an incredible job in his new role,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Sonderling in April stepped into the position after it was vacated by Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who resigned after a series of investigations into alleged misconduct by her and her husband. He previously served as deputy labor secretary and, during Trump’s first term, as acting administrator…

Most tactical belt systems force a binary choice: either you’re fully rigged or you’re not. HRT Tactical Gear’s new Quarter Belt — or “QTR” — throws that logic out the window. The Quarter Belt is a modular belt system built around swappable “quarter sections” that attach directly to a standard 1.5″ inner or EDC-style belt via an included quick-clip system. Instead of rebuilding your entire loadout when your mission changes, you pre-configure sections for specific roles, medical, duty, range day, less-lethal and simply clip in what you need. No belt removal required. No reweaving MOLLE. Just swap and go. The Setup…